Monthly Archives: August 2011

Happy days in our house this week. It’s birthday week. First cab off the rank is Trevor.

I’ve always been excited about birthdays even before I had children because lets face it, it really is a special day. However, there’s something about the way my children add another level of excitement to the birthday event that makes them the most beautiful of days. I love the way they can’t, or chose not to, tell the difference between a simple cake over some extravagant master piece which took hours to prepare. So long as there is a candle and a ‘happy birthday’ song, they are as happy as happy can be. They don’t care the presents aren’t perfectly wrapped, and in gender specific paper, or even that they don’t belong to them. They really do relish in the simple act of being together as a family celebrating the happiest of happy days. They make me see birthdays through fresh, clear eyes and for that I am grateful.

Happy birthday to the loveliest of men and the greatest of fathers. I’m sure my children would agree. xx

I say it every time but it is no lie. Every new little soul I meet is so untouched, exciting and beautiful. They are all uniquely different but they are all they same – they are loved beyond comprehension. It’s compelling to be around and part of the reason I love shooting newborns. The room is filled with a sense of calm, nervousness and happiness all at the same time. It is truly an amazing experience.

Little Charley, and her big ‘little’ brother were a delight as were their gorgeous parents. It’s one of my new favourite newborn sessions to date and I’m so happy to share it with you.